Baltimore County announces Christmas tree recycling collection dates

TOWSON, MD—The collection of live Christmas trees for recycling in Baltimore County will take place over a two-week period, beginning Monday, January 8, 2024. Pickup dates vary by location and are not scheduled in advance; residents must place trees out by January 13 to ensure collection. Christmas trees will not necessarily be collected on residents’ scheduled trash or recycling day—they […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to celebrate Team BCPS Day 2024

TOWSON, MD—Soon after winter break, Baltimore County Public Schools will invite the entire community to participate in Team BCPS Day, an annual celebration of its schools, students, teachers, staff, volunteers, and supporters. On Team BCPS Day 2024, to be held on Thursday, January 11, all community members are encouraged to wear blue and post photos on social media using hashtag […]

Police searching for missing 12-year-old last seen in Middle River

UPDATE: Demetrius Battle has been located. Original story below… ——— MIDDLE RIVER, MD—Police in Baltimore County are searching for a missing 12-year-old. Demetrius Battle is 5’5” and weighs 200 pounds. He was last seen in the Middle River area wearing black hooded sweatshirt, pants, and carrying a black Under Armor bookbag. Anyone with information on Demetrius Battle’s whereabouts is asked […]

BCPS: Anonymous bomb threat made against public schools in Maryland

UPDATE 2: Authorities have determined that the threats are not credible. UPDATE: From the Maryland Center for School Safety: Several bomb threats supposedly sent by a Russian terrorist group are circulating among multiple states. These threats began in Texas school districts on Friday, December 8, 2023 via emailed messages. The trend has spread to several states via emails, and SnapChat […]